Global aviation entered crisis mode after coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered sweeping airspace closures across the Middle East. Airlines across Asia, Europe and North America scrambled to suspend routes, reroute aircraft and issue emergency advisories.
Thousands of passengers have been stranded as governments shut airspace amid rising regional tensions.
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Air India halted all Middle East operations immediately, citing safety.
IndiGo suspended regional flights until March 1.
Aegean Airlines cancelled multiple Middle East routes through early March.
Emirates paused Dubai operations due to airspace closures.
Qatar Airways suspended Doha services until airspace reopens.
US carrier Delta Air Lines warned of Tel Aviv disruptions, while United Airlines suspended flights to the Israeli city.
European airlines responded swiftly. Lufthansa halted services to multiple regional destinations and will avoid affected airspace until March 7. British Airways cancelled Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman services. Air France stopped Tel Aviv and Beirut flights. KLM flagged Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam disruptions. Virgin Atlantic adjusted routes to avoid Iraqi airspace. Turkish Airlines and ITA Airways also suspended several regional services.
The strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks and raising fears of broader regional conflict.
